David A. Ray, 44, killed in multi-vehicle crash involving semi trucks at Stevenson Expressway and Cicero Avenue on Southwest Side of Chicago, Illinois
Modified Date:
Mon, 09/26/2016 - 9:52amAccident Date:
Monday, July 25, 2016
5th car found in I-55 wreckage; at least 1 dead
Illinois State Police said the two trucks collided on outbound I-55 near Cicero around 10:50 a.m. Monday. All of the vehicles appeared to be fully engulfed by flames, and thick, black smoke could be seen for miles.
Stevenson Expressway shut down near Cicero Ave. after fatal accident
Just before 11 a.m. Monday, two semis were involved in an accident. Illinois State Police say one of them was carrying unknown hazardous material.
Body Found In Wreckage of Fiery Crash That Shut Down I-55
A fire was reported at the scene and officials called a Hazmat situation, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Truck Driver Cited in Fatal Crash on Interstate 55
Anyone who believes they may know the victim or has any information is asked to contact the Cook County Medical Examiner's office at 312-666-0200 or the Illinois State Police at 847-294-4400.
Ind. man ID'd as fatality in I-55 chain-reaction crash, fire
Police said the semi, carrying 40,000 pounds of frozen meat, first struck a first crashed into the back of a Ford pickup driven by a 43-year-old Chicago man. That pickup was sent crashing into Ray's green minivan, which was pushed under the trailer of a second semi hauling 17,800 pounds of paint, driven by a 48-year-old Aurora man, police said.
Wife Of Man Killed In Fiery I-55 Crash Sues Trucking Company
According to the suit, the trucking company and Hlebasko were negligent for following too closely, failing to keep a proper lookout, driving too fast for conditions and failing to equip the 2015 Freightliner semi with adequate brakes.
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Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
FirePeople Involved:
David A. Ray
David C. Hlebasko
City:
Chicago, ILCounty:
Cook County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL
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